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GrandChase brings the powerful new archer Lire(S) to the fray GrandChase brings the powerful new archer Lire(S) to the fray Lire(S) is now available to add to your roster She wields a bow and is great at large-scale encounters If you pre-registered, you’re set to earn a bunch of rewards After the addition of Vice, a new chapter of vengeance and power begins in GrandChase as the special hero Lire(S) joins the roster. Released on May 7th, this Life attribute ranger isn’t just bringing a bow to the battlefield – she’s bringing a storm of wrath aimed at everything that once failed her. Lire’s backstory isn’t for the faint of heart. Offered up as a sacrifice to the raging Storm Lord Innadril, she lost not just her freedom but everything she held dear. Her family, her friends – all gone in a single, catastrophic act of desperation. Now, armed with the giant bow Philoctetes, Lire(S) emerges from the ruins, her hatred forged into every arrow she fires. In GrandChase, Lire(S) excels at tearing through groups with a mix of precision and chaos. Her powerful single-shot strikes are just the beginning as arrows spark lightning-fast vortexes that dominate wide areas, creating a deadly blend of direct damage and lingering destruction. She’s built for large-scale encounters and tricky engagements where timing and control are key. If you pre-registered for her arrival, your rewards are waiting. Logging in now nets you the Lire(S) GrandTale Avatar Select Ticket, Lire(S) Exclusive Equipment, and a shot at real-world loot through the GrandChase Merch Set Lottery. That includes collectibles like an acrylic stand, photo cards, stickers, and even a diorama set for the fans who want to bring the storm home. Wondering how Lire(S) stacks up against the rest of the roster? Here’s a list of the best characters currently available in GrandChase right now! To claim your pre-reg rewards, enter your coupon code after logging in and check your System Mail. Get your hands on Lire(S) by downloading GrandChase now on your preferred link below. It is free-to-play with in-app purchases. Visit the official website for more information. Source link #GrandChase #brings #powerful #archer #LireS #fray Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How Pakistan’s military stacks up against India How Pakistan’s military stacks up against India India has launched military strikes against Pakistan, putting the two nuclear-armed neighbours on the brink of an all-out war. The flare-up means that two of the region’s largest militaries are again in face-to-face conflict. The stand-off pits India, a global defence giant, against a country that may be much smaller, but is nevertheless heavily militarised and has dedicated a significant share of its resources to preparing for war. As the world’s most populous nation, India has one of the largest militaries, numbering around 1.4 million active service personnel, which include 1.2 million in the army, 60,000 in the navy and 127,000 in the air force. India also has 1.6 million-strong paramilitary forces and a reserve of 1.1 million. The country is a defence expenditure heavyweight. Its defence spend reached £58 billion ($77.4 billion) in 2024, the second-highest outlay in Asia after China. Members of the national cadet corps train in Kolkata, India – NurPhoto/Sudipta Das Meanwhile, Pakistan’s population is a fifth of the size and the country has been mired in an economic crisis for years. Last year, Pakistan’s defence budget was estimated to have been a 10th of that of its eastern neighbour. Pakistan has become heavily militarised to fend off Indian control, which has come at great cost to its democracy. The military exerts significant control over the civilian government, with Gen Syed Asim Munir, the head of the army, widely seen as the most powerful man in the country. While India’s military is increasingly deployed to face China, Pakistan has built up a defence posture and doctrine revolving almost entirely around India. Pakistan fields a total of around 650,000 active service personnel, including 560,000 in the army, 23,800 in the navy and 70,000 in the air force. It also has 280,000-strong paramilitary forces, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies. In limited exchanges, such as those seen in the past 24 hours, Pakistan can punch above its weight, though analysts say that Delhi’s numerical and economic superiority could come to bear very quickly in a full-blown war. Pakistan has leaned heavily in recent years towards China for its arms, shifting away from more costly Western suppliers. India has significant quantities of equipment from Russia, but has begun buying more from France and America. On the battlefield, India is thought to have around 3,100 main battle tanks, including Arjun, T-72 and T-90 models. Smoke rises after a missile strike by India against a target in Pakistan – PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP Pakistan has around 2,500, which include Al-Khalid, T-80, T-54/55, Type-59/Al Zarrar, Type-69 and Type 85 models. Each country also has a significant air force. India has a mixture including Dassault Rafale fighters, Sukhoi Su-30s and MiG-29s, MiG-27s and MiG-21s. Pakistan has ******** J-10s and JF-17s, as well as American F-16s, Mirage 3s and Mirage 5s. The two countries may be closer to parity in their nuclear weapons. An explosion in the western Indian state of Rajasthan during an air exercise – Manish Swarup/AP India conducted its first nuclear test in 1974 and Pakistan became a nuclear power in 1998. India has never declared the size of its nuclear armament, but one assessment places the country’s stockpile at 160 nuclear warheads, according to the Centre for Arms Control and Nuclear Proliferation. These can be deployed in land-based ballistic missiles, submarine-launched missiles and aircraft with nuclear bombs and missiles. Pakistan is estimated to have around 170 warheads and nuclear-capable ballistic missiles of varying ranges. The country can also launch the weapons from planes. In 2017, Pakistan test-fired a submarine-launched missile, though this is not yet thought to be ready for use. Even a small nuclear exchange between India and Pakistan could kill 20 million people in a week, according to the Centre for Arms Control and Nuclear Proliferation. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more. Source link #Pakistans #military #stacks #India Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

OpenAI hires Instacart CEO Fidgi Simo as head of applications OpenAI hires Instacart CEO Fidgi Simo as head of applications Fidji Simo, chief executive officer of Instacart Inc., speaks during a Bloomberg Studio 1.0 interview in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Thursday, March 3, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images OpenAI said late Wednesday that it’s tapped Instacart CEO Fidji Simo as the head of its applications business, reporting to CEO Sam Altman. In a memo to employees that OpenAI published on its blog, Altman said that Simo, who joined the artificial intelligence startup’s board last year, is assuming the title of CEO of Applications. “Applications brings together a group of existing business and operational teams responsible for how our research reaches and benefits the world,” Altman wrote. He said that Simo will “focus on enabling our ‘traditional’ company functions to scale as we enter a next phase of growth.” The announcement comes two days after OpenAI said that its nonprofit would retain control of the company even as it restructures into a public benefit corporation, bowing to pressure from civic leaders and ex-employees. Founded as a research lab in 2015, OpenAI has been engulfed in a heated legal battle with Elon Musk, a co-founder who now runs AI rival xAI. Musk is trying to keep OpenAI from converting into a for-profit company as he competes in the generative AI market with his own startup, xAI. Simo, who was one of CNBC’s Changemakers in 2024, took Instacart public a year earlier, helping to break the longest tech IPO drought in three decades. The company, which has an army of contractors delivering groceries to consumers, boomed during the Covid pandemic as Americans were sheltered in place. “There were a lot of questions about whether Instacart would be just another pandemic fad,” Simo told CNBC. “And we have now proven that we not only kept the Covid gains, but grew on top of the Covid gains and grew sustainably and profitably, which is really important.” Before Instacart, Simo made a name for herself as the head of Facebook at Meta, a role she held from 2019 until 2021. Earlier this week, Instacart announced Fizz, a new drink and snack delivery app for those 21 and older. This is breaking news. Check back for updates Source link #OpenAI #hires #Instacart #CEO #Fidgi #Simo #applications Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra India Launch Set for May 13; Colour Options, Key Specifications Teased Motorola Razr 60 Ultra India Launch Set for May 13; Colour Options, Key Specifications Teased Motorola Razr 60 Ultra will be introduced in India next week, the company has revealed. In addition to confirming the launch date, Motorola has teased the smartphone’s colour options and key features. The clamshell foldable handset and the standard Motorola Razr 60 were also unveiled in the US in April. The upcoming Indian variant is expected to be similar to its global counterpart. The Razr 60 Ultra will come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC paired with 16GB of RAM, a 50-megapixel dual outer camera setup, and a 50-megapixel inner selfie camera. Motorola Razr 60 Ultra India Launch: All We Know The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra will launch in India on May 13 at 12pm IST, the company confirmed in an X post. A live Amazon microsite for the phone confirms that it will be available in the country via the e-commerce site. The handset is teased to be offered in Mountain Trail, Rio Red, and Scarab shades, which have FSC-certified wood, vegan leather and Alcantara finishes, respectively. The world’s most powerful AI flip phone. Experience next-gen intelligence with Look and Talk to ask #MotoAI anything, and elevate every shot with the world’s most advanced 3 x 50MP Flip Camera System. — Motorola India (@motorolaindia) May 7, 2025 The microsite reveals that the Indian variant of the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 onboard storage. The handset is teased to come with a redesigned titanium hinge, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic cover display protection and an IP48 rating. Motorola Razr 60 Ultra will feature a 50-megapixel primary sensor alongside a 50-megapixel ultrawide shooter at the back and a 50-megapixel sensor at the front for selfies and video calls. The handset will be equipped with Moto AI 2.0 suite features as well. The global version of the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra comes with a 7-inch 1.5K pOLED LTPO inner foldable display with a 165Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support, and a 4-inch pOLED LTPO cover screen. It is backed by a 4,700mAh battery with 68W TurboPower and 30W wireless charging support. Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details. Source link #Motorola #Razr #Ultra #India #Launch #Set #Colour #Options #Key #Specifications #Teased Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

India strikes alleged headquarters of militant groups in Pakistan's heartland – Reuters India strikes alleged headquarters of militant groups in Pakistan's heartland – Reuters India strikes alleged headquarters of militant groups in Pakistan’s heartland ReutersPakistan vows retaliation after India launches strikes in wake of Kashmir massacre CNNBefore & after: Satellite images reveal damage to terror camps in Pakistan after Operation Sindoor Times of IndiaPakistan vows retaliation after Indian airstrikes follow Kashmir attack NBC NewsDonald Trump offers to mediate as India-Pakistan conflict spirals Financial Times Source link #India #strikes #alleged #headquarters #militant #groups #Pakistan039s #heartland #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

More offenders could be tagged, as James Timpson insists he’s ‘not soft on crime’ More offenders could be tagged, as James Timpson insists he’s ‘not soft on crime’ BBC Lord Timpson is the former CEO of the Timpson Group, which provides key cutting and shoe repair services Prisons minister James Timpson has told the BBC more criminals could be tagged in future instead of being sent to prison – but insists he’s not “soft on crime”. More than 30 companies, including Microsoft and Google, will meet the government today to explore how technology could help monitor offenders in the community more effectively and tackle violence in prison. Lord Timpson says tagging more people instead of sending them to prison is a potential alternative punishment. But critics have questioned his previous comments about the *** being “addicted” to sentencing and punishment, and how “only a third” of inmates should be in prison. “I don’t think I’m soft on crime at all,” Lord Timpson says in the wide-ranging BBC interview. “I think I’m pretty tough in my style. In business, I’m tough but I use the evidence – and in this job I’m using the evidence.” He says he is passionate about rehabilitating offenders in prison so they don’t commit further crimes when released. However, more than 26% of adult criminals in England and Wales go on to reoffend within a year of being let out of prison. “How do we reduce re-offending? How do we deal with people’s drug addiction, mental health problems, the fact that people leave prison they don’t know where to live, people don’t have a job? That is also a really important part of my job,” he says. The former CEO of the Timpson Group, which provides key cutting and shoe repair services, is known for hiring ex-offenders and is a former chairman of the Prison Reform Trust. Lord Timpson took up his role at the Ministry of Justice in July last year, when the penal system in England and Wales was close to breaking point. Prisons were full, and months later thousands of inmates were released early as part of an emergency plan to ease overcrowding and free up space. He says prisons are still in a state of “crisis”, with fewer than 1,000 spare places and more than 88,000 people in custody in England and Wales. “We recently opened HMP Millsike,” he says, describing the new category C prison which opened in East Yorkshire in March, with capacity for up to 1,500 inmates. “We’ve got more cells opening across the country. We need to keep building prison places because the population is going up.” Last month, three prison officers were seriously injured at HMP Frankland, in Durham, after they were attacked with makeshift weapons and hot oil by one of the men responsible for the Manchester Arena bombing. Hashem Abedi was being held in a separation centre – used to house a small number of the most dangerous and extremist inmates – at the category A, maximum security jail. “What happened in Franklin is absolutely shocking,” Lord Timpson says. “The level of violence in prisons is far too high – and it is increasing. “Our prison staff did an incredible job. I don’t want them to turn up to work thinking that there’s going to be violence. I want them to turn up to work helping people turn their lives around.” However, the number of assaults on staff in prison is the highest in a decade, with 10,605 recorded in 2024. More prisons reporting by Sima Kotecha Lord Timpson refutes claims that gangs are in charge of some of Britain’s biggest jails, but acknowledges that serious organised crime is the one thing that “keeps me awake at night”. “Serious organised crime brings drugs in and creates violence and intimidation in prisons,” he says. “This has been a long-term problem in prisons, but it is even more of a problem when the capacity is as full as it is. “If we had people who went to prison who didn’t get drugs and weren’t intimidated by serious organised criminals, they’d be far more likely to engage with a sentence and get well enough so that when they leave they don’t commit further crime.” The government has commissioned an independent sentencing review to explore alternatives to prison in an attempt to ease overcrowding. The review will provide long-term solutions for the justice system and examine the use and composition of non-custodial sentences, including community alternatives to prison and the use of fines. Increased tagging will also be considered. There are three types of ankle tags currently used to monitor offenders: alcohol, GPS, and curfew tags. A new study suggests tags that monitor curfews cut reoffending by 20%. “We want them to have a one-way ticket – not a return back into prison or back into non-custodial sentences,” Lord Timpson says. “What’s really important is we embrace technology and look at the evidence – tagging can have some very important benefits.” But the use of electronic tagging to monitor offenders has been problematic. In recent months several probation staff have told the BBC offenders who should be tagged, have not been. The security company Serco has been contracted by the government to manage tagging since October 2023. “We inherited a contract with Serco and it’s been far from perfect,” Lord Timpson says. “We’re putting a lot of pressure still on them to perform, but we need to work together to make sure that people are tagged on time in the right way. Things are getting better, but we’re not there yet.” Anthony Kirby, Serco Group CEO, told the BBC he is pleased the prisons minister has recognised the progress Serco has made since taking over the electronic monitoring service: “We are proud of the role we have supporting the Criminal Justice System, monitoring record numbers of people in the community and protecting public safety in partnership with HMPPS.” Source link #offenders #tagged #James #Timpson #insists #hes #soft #crime Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Ciraldo wants review of charge system after Preston ban Ciraldo wants review of charge system after Preston ban Cameron Ciraldo wants the NRL to rethink its match review system, saying it is “unfair” for Jacob Preston to miss four games for a crusher tackle because of prior, though admittedly different, offences. Preston would have been able to accept a $1500 fine for his grade-one crusher tackle on Gold Coast’s Tino Fa’asuamaleaui had he not been charged with two grade-one offences already this season. But the second-rower’s rap sheet meant he could only accept a three-match ban with an early plea, with that suspension increased to four games when he lost his fight at the judiciary on Tuesday. A four-game ban puts the grade-one crusher tackle on a par with Fetalaiga Pauga and Justin Olam’s ugly high shots from the 2024 season that resulted in on-field send-offs. Preston’s seemingly more minor hit has left the Bulldogs without their 2023 player of the year for the next month, and a disappointed Ciraldo scratching his head. “Obviously I don’t think Jacob deserved four weeks. We went and fought that and got a fair hearing,” the coach said. “It is what it is but if you look at the things that have got four weeks in the past, I think it’s a bit unfair for Jacob to get four weeks.” It’s left Ciraldo to suggest the NRL considers tweaking its match review system. Preston’s two previous offences this season were not for crusher tackles; the first time the 23-year-old was charged for the offence in his career, he has been handed a four-game ban. That has left Ciraldo frustrated, with the coach intimating the Bulldogs had been punished for taking early guilty pleas rather than fighting Preston’s two previous charges this season. “I definitely think there could be a review into the system … especially when it’s not a repeat offence,” he said. “The first couple (of charges this season) as well, he only took the early guilty plea just to pay the cash and avoid missing a week (under) suspension. “You end up agreeing to a $1500 fine and try and move on from it, and then a couple of weeks later you’re getting a four-week suspension. I don’t think it’s ideal.” Preston has turned his attention to preparing the ladder-leading Bulldogs for a top-of-the-table away clash against Canberra this Saturday. The second-rower is also missing matches against the Sydney Roosters, Dolphins and Parramatta. Drop any of those in Preston’s absence and the Bulldogs risk giving up top spot in a tightly-run season. “(Preston) is pretty shattered, you look at some of the games that are coming up in that ******* and they’re big games, they’re really important for us as a football club,” Ciraldo said. The NRL’s best attacking side through nine rounds, the Raiders have already declared a sold-out crowd for Saturday’s game against defensive leaders Canterbury. “They play a different brand of footy to everyone else but it’s exciting. They compete really hard. We’re going to have to go down there and compete just as hard,” Ciraldo said. Source link #Ciraldo #review #charge #system #Preston #ban Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Ukrainian drones target Moscow as foreign leaders arrive for Red Square parade Ukrainian drones target Moscow as foreign leaders arrive for Red Square parade Attacks by Ukrainian long-range drones caused flight disruption at Moscow’s main airports for a third straight day on Wednesday as Russia prepared to receive the ******** president and other foreign leaders for the annual Victory Day military parade in Red Square. Russian flag carrier Aeroflot on Wednesday morning canceled more than 100 flights to and from Moscow. More than 140 Aeroflot flights also were delayed because of what officials described as the Ukrainian drone threat and amid heightened security measures around the Victory Day events. Russian air defenses repelled an attack by nine drones close to the Russian capital, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in the early hours of Wednesday. In the evening, Sobyanin reported thwarting 15 more drones targeting Moscow, as flights were restricted in Moscow’s airports once again. Though Ukrainian drones have targeted Moscow in the past, the sustained attacks appeared designed to disrupt preparations for the 80th anniversary celebrations marking victory over Nazi Germany in World War II — Russia’s biggest secular holiday of the year. The repeated assaults could unnerve Russians, who have been told by President Vladimir Putin that the more than three-year war with Ukraine is going well, as well as potentially embarrass him in front of his illustrious guests. Security is expected to be tight for Friday’s centerpiece parade. Foreign dignitaries, including China’s President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, arrived on Wednesday. Russia plans a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire to coincide with the celebrations in Moscow. In March, the United States proposed a 30-day truce in the war, which Ukraine accepted, but the Kremlin has held out for ceasefire terms more to its liking. Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the U.S. appreciated Ukraine’s willingness for a ceasefire, but the U.S. is trying to move beyond that. “What the Russians have said is ‘a 30-day ceasefire is not in our strategic interests.’ So we’ve tried to move beyond the obsession with the 30-day ceasefire and more on the, what would a long-term settlement look like?” he said. Vance said that the next steps are to have the Russians and Ukrainians directly negotiating. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last weekend that his country cannot provide security assurances to foreign officials planning to visit the Moscow events. Russia could stage provocations and later attempt to blame Ukraine, he said. “Our position is very simple: we cannot take responsibility for what happens on the territory of the Russian Federation,” he said. “They are the ones providing your security, and we will not be offering any guarantees.” Zelenskyy said that he had instructed Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry to advise foreign delegations against visiting Russia during this *******. Russian flight restrictions Baltic countries Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, which border Russia and its Kaliningrad exclave, announced plans to close their airspace to the planes carrying Serbia’s and Slovakia’s leaders to Moscow this week for the celebrations out of safety concerns, officials there said. “Who could deny that in such a quite active cyber background … that somebody will not use this as a possible provocation to create problems and risks for the flight of these people through the Republic of Lithuania,” Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said Wednesday. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in comments to Russian state TV, called the move “a disgrace.” Flight restrictions across Russia because of Ukrainian drone threats, including temporary closures at airports in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi and elsewhere, affected at least 350 flights and at least 60,000 passengers, the Russian Tour Operators Association said. Russian public holidays in early May, including the days around Victory Day, is a popular time for many Russians to go on vacation and travel abroad. Xi’s visit to Russia is his third since the Kremlin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. Xi last visited in Moscow in March 2023 on a trip that offered an important political boost to Putin just days after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for the Russian leader on charges of alleged involvement in abductions of thousands of children from Ukraine. He also traveled to the Russian city of Kazan in September 2024 for a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies. The Kremlin announced Tuesday that Putin will travel to China at the end of August and beginning of September. Since Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor, Moscow has drawn closer to China as Western countries have sought to isolate Putin diplomatically. Russia has become increasingly dependent economically on China because of Western sanctions. Residential buildings hit Meanwhile, Russia launched a ballistic missile and a barrage of drones at Ukraine’s capital before dawn on Wednesday, killing at least two people in apartment buildings, Ukrainian officials said. Eight people were also wounded in the attack, including four children, the Kyiv City Military Administration said in a post on Telegram. Russian planes also dropped two glide bombs on a village in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, killing two women, regional administration head Vadym Filashkin said. Russia launched a total of four ballistic missiles and 142 drones at Ukraine overnight, Zelenskyy said. At least one of the ballistic missiles and 28 drones were recorded in Kyiv’s airspace, authorities said. Air defense forces shot down the missile and 11 drones. A five-story residential building in the Shevchenkivskyi district in the center of the capital was hit by drone debris, sparking a fire in several apartments where the victims were found, he said. Four people, including three children, were hospitalized, while others received treatment on site. In the Sviatoshynskyi district, a fire broke out across multiple upper-floor apartments of a nine-story building after an impact of drone debris, according to the Kyiv City Military Administration. Five people were rescued from the blaze. ___ Michelle L. Price in Washington, Illia Novikov in Kyiv, Ukraine, and Liudas Dapkus in Vilnius, Lithuania, contributed to this report. ___ Follow AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine at [Hidden Content] ___ A previous version of this story was corrected to change “Beijing” to “Putin” being isolated diplomatically by the West. 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Thunder 149-106 Nuggets (May 7, 2025) Game Recap – ESPN Thunder 149-106 Nuggets (May 7, 2025) Game Recap – ESPN Thunder 149-106 Nuggets (May 7, 2025) Game Recap ESPNNuggets vs. Thunder (May 7, 2025) Live Score ESPNNBA playoff takeaways: Thunder trounce Nuggets to tie series, Knicks comeback against Celtics for 2-0 lead The New York TimesNuggets look to go up 2-0 against Thunder NBANuggets Podcast: Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic and Denver’s Game 1 stunner in Oklahoma City The Denver Post Source link #Thunder #Nuggets #Game #Recap #ESPN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Johnson to stand down as FA chief executive Johnson to stand down as FA chief executive Football Australia is on the hunt for a new chief executive after James Johnson resigned. Johnson informed staff of his intention to step down from the role at a meeting on Thursday. It leaves the governing body in search of a new figurehead less than a year out from the Women’s Asian Cup. Johnson joined FA in 2020 after previously working for the AFC and the City Football Group. Among the most significant moves of his tenure were the recruitment of ex-Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson and the decision to retain former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold after the 2022 World Cup. Johnson has also pushed through a long-awaited second division competition – the *********** Championship – which is set to begin later this year. FA has been contacted for comment. Source link #Johnson #stand #chief #executive Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘It’s unbelievable — I’m a bit emotional’ ‘It’s unbelievable — I’m a bit emotional’ When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Metal detectorists found these two gold-and-garnet objects in a field in England. | Credit: Chris Phillips While searching a field in southwest England, metal detectorists stumbled on the “find of a lifetime”: two gold-and-garnet objects dating to around 1,400 years ago. Paul Gould, a new detectorist with the Ninth Region Metal Detecting Group, hit on a flat metal object toward the end of a long day of detecting on Jan. 8. He thought the gold band, inlaid with triangular garnets and studded with tiny beads of gold, was an Anglo-Saxon ring. But as fellow detectorist Chris Phillips searched nearby, he hit on something even more extraordinary: a decorated raven’s head. “It’s unbelievable — I’m a bit emotional,” Phillips said in a video of the discovery posted to his YouTube channel. The raven’s head, also believed to be Anglo-Saxon and date to the seventh century, included a stunning garnet eye and tiny gold spheres outlining the garnet-flecked “feathers.” Phillips estimated it weighed about 2 ounces (57 grams). Related: ‘Exceptional’ hoard of 800 Iron Age artifacts found mysteriously burned and buried in *** field Ravens were often seen as harbingers of death and darkness in early European historical and mythological writings, and Germanic and Viking Age people associated two ravens with Odin, the Norse god of war and death. But it is unclear what the gold-and-garnet raven’s head was meant to represent. After discovering the two gold objects, the group contacted the landowner and the local finds liaison officer, who is part of the U.K.’s Portable Antiquities Scheme. The program encourages members of the public to report the discovery of archaeological objects to enhance the understanding of England’s history. Paul Gould and Chris Phillips hold the Anglo-Saxon gold-and-garnet objects they discovered while metal detecting. | Credit: Chris Phillips “The finds will go through the treasure process now, which will take a while,” Phillips told Live Science in an email. According to the U.K.’s Treasure Act, artifacts crafted from precious metals that are at least 300 years old can qualify as treasure. As a part of the “treasure process,” the objects are being cleaned by experts at the British Museum, where Phillips and Gould went to visit their finds earlier this year, documenting the journey in another video. Initial cleaning revealed the right side of the raven’s head, which is missing a garnet eye, as well as incised nostrils on its beak. Phillips noted that, with the dirt removed from the inside of the raven’s head, small pins could be seen. Those may have attached the decorative head to a drinking *****, he thinks, similar to an example found in the Anglo-Saxon ship burial at Sutton Hoo. RELATED STORIES —Hoard of silver Roman coins found in *** — and some date to reign of Marcus Aurelius —’I was shaking when I first unearthed it’: 11th-century silver coin hoard unearthed in England —1,700-year-old Roman hoard includes gold coins depicting illegitimate emperor The ring that Gould discovered was also cleaned by experts, but it is still unclear if it was a piece of jewelry or a decoration that became detached from its original context. Given the discovery of two remarkable pieces of gold, the spot where they were found is now being investigated as a potential archaeological site, Phillips said. “We hope to be involved in any further investigation of the site, and we will continue to detect with all the correct procedures in place,” he said. Source link #unbelievable #bit #emotional Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NBA playoffs: Thunder steamroll Nuggets in Game 2, with postseason-record 87 first-half points – Yahoo Sports NBA playoffs: Thunder steamroll Nuggets in Game 2, with postseason-record 87 first-half points – Yahoo Sports NBA playoffs: Thunder steamroll Nuggets in Game 2, with postseason-record 87 first-half points Yahoo SportsNuggets vs. Thunder (May 7, 2025) Live Score ESPNPHOTOS: Denver Nuggets routed by OKC Thunder 149-106 in Game 2 of second-round NBA Playoffs series The Denver PostNuggets-Thunder Game 2 winners, losers: OKC rides record-setting first half to blowout win USA TodayNuggets look to go up 2-0 against Thunder NBA Source link #NBA #playoffs #Thunder #steamroll #Nuggets #Game #postseasonrecord #firsthalf #points #Yahoo #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

KartRider Rush+ is celebrating five years with a crossover with Seoul’s Café Knotted KartRider Rush+ is celebrating five years with a crossover with Seoul’s Café Knotted Collaboration event with Café Knotted is now live Cream Bunny is the latest kart to join the garage Several events will be held throughout the celebration KartRider Rush+ is celebrating its fifth lap around the sun with a sugar-slicked twist, this time teaming up with Seoul’s charming dessert spot, Café Knotted. The collab isn’t just about a fresh coat of frosting either. It’s a full-throttle celebration packed with new mascot-inspired racers, sweet-themed karts, and limited-time rewards that’ll have you racing for more than just first place. Following the release of Season 32, this KartRider Rush+ crossover brings the adorable new speed kart, Cream Bunny, which looks like it hopped straight off a cupcake. You’ll also meet Sugar Bear, a cuddly racer bringing the chill vibes, and unlock pets like Dough Puppy and the floating Cream Donut that tag along for the ride. These aren’t just cute accessories – they’re part of a whole dessert-fuelled makeover. From donut-box karts and pastel-coloured skins to smiley dashboards and themed outfits, Cafe Knotted’s aesthetic takes over every corner of the garage. Alongside the collaboration comes a lineup of events celebrating both the 5th anniversary and the collab itself. Logging in, racing in Ranked Mode, or even just joining multiplayer matches earns you 5th Anniversary Coins. Trade those in for long-lasting rewards like a permanent Cream Bunny kart, custom dashboards, and special frames. Before you go on, check out this list of the best racing games to play on iOS! The Daily Legendary Kart Event gives you another reason to check in every day. Pick up Kart Tire Shards and redeem them for high-tier rides like the Golden Nimbus, ****** Tortoise, or Rampaging Lion, each available for a limited time. Finally, if you’re feeling lucky, there’s also the Special Coupon Event, unlocking five distinct codes over the month, each packed with timed versions of some of the flashiest karts in the roster. Download KartRider Rush+ now by clicking on your preferred link below. Visit the official website for more information. Source link #KartRider #Rush #celebrating #years #crossover #Seouls #Café #Knotted Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Perth weather: Uncharacteristically warm temperatures recorded for metro area, hot conditions to continue Perth weather: Uncharacteristically warm temperatures recorded for metro area, hot conditions to continue If you’ve felt hotter than usual for this time of year, you’re not alone. Perth’s weather has been uncharacteristically warm for May, with higher temperatures and less rainfall than expected. The Bureau of Meteorology’s Jess Lingard said due to a high-pressure system sitting in the Bight and winds moving in an anti-clockwise direction around the system, warm north-easterly winds are being driven into WA’s south. “It’s similar to what happened last week, however, there was a cold front that came through on the weekend and that brought a lot of rainfall,” Ms Lingard said. Ms Lingard said the hotter-than-usual conditions will persist through the weekend because the cold front forecast for Saturday is too weak to cause a major decrease in temperatures. “We do have a cold front coming through this weekend but it’s not very cold at all, so we’re only likely to see between one and three millimetres of rain along the south coast between Yallingup and Albany.” “It isn’t going to bring us those refreshing cooler temperatures that we might expect for this time of year, so temperatures are going to remain above average through the weekend and into early parts of next week,” she said. The BoM also issued a reminder to West Australians to remain vigilant when it comes to bushfire threats as the danger seasons are starting earlier and lasting longer. PERTH’S WEEKLY FORECAST: FRIDAY: 31C, sunny SATURDAY: 26C, cloudy SUNDAY: 28C, sunny MONDAY: 30C, sunny TUESDAY: 28C, mostly sunny WEDNESDAY: 26C, mostly sunny Source link #Perth #weather #Uncharacteristically #warm #temperatures #recorded #metro #area #hot #conditions #continue Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Boardwalk Empire’ Star Michael Pitt Arrested, Charged With ******* Abuse, Engaging in ********* Without Consent ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Star Michael Pitt Arrested, Charged With ******* Abuse, Engaging in ********* Without Consent Michael Pitt, star of Boardwalk Empire, is facing nine criminal charges in a grand jury indictment filed in Brooklyn The incidents occurred back in 2020 and 2021, and include claims or ********* without consent, forcible touching, and assault using a four-by-four Pitt entered a not guilty plea to all nine counts and his lawyers said he will be vindicated in court Michael Pitt is facing a number of criminal charges after being arraigned in a Brooklyn courtroom last week. The Boardwalk Empire star was arrested on May 2 and arraigned later that same day according to court records. A copy of the grand jury indictment obtained by PEOPLE shows that the alleged incidents occurred on four dates between April 2020 and August 2021. It is unclear if the alleged victim is the same person in every incident as all names have been redacted in the indictment. Pitt entered a not guilty plea to all nine counts. On or around April 19, 2020, prosecutors allege Pitt touched his finger to the ***** and ******* of an individual “by means of forcible compulsion,” per the indictment. On Aug. 5, 2020, Pitt allegedly engaged in ********* with an individual by means of forcible compulsion and without their consent according to the indictment. That same day he also allegedly assaulted an individual with a piece of wood. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for PEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. In June 2021, Pitt allegedly attempted to cause harm to an individual with a cinderblock. He then allegedly strangled someone that August. The charges in full are: first- and third-degree criminal ******* act, two counts of first-degree ******* abuse, two counts of second-degree assault, two counts of second-degree attempted assault, and second-degree strangulation. First-degree criminal ******* abuse, the top charge, carries a sentence of five to 25 years in prison if found guilty. Pitt’s lawyer Cary London told PEOPLE that her client will be vindicated in court, saying: “Unfortunately, we live in a world where somebody like Mr. Pitt — an accomplished professional who would never so much as contemplate these crimes — can be arrested on the uncorroborated word of an unhinged individual. We look forward to proving his innocence through the evidence and not thru the media. Pitt shot to fame as a teenager with his role as Henry Parker on the show Dawson’s Creek, before going on to appear in critically acclaimed films including The Dreamers and Funny Games. He became well known thanks to his work in Boardwalk Empire playing gangster Jimmy Darmody, but left halfway through the show’s run. Pitt is due back in court on June 17. Read the original article on People Source link #Boardwalk #Empire #Star #Michael #Pitt #Arrested #Charged #******* #Abuse #Engaging #Oral #Sex #Consent Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Texas AG says judge, other officials arrested for ‘vote harvesting’ crimes – The Washington Post Texas AG says judge, other officials arrested for ‘vote harvesting’ crimes – The Washington Post Texas AG says judge, other officials arrested for ‘vote harvesting’ crimes The Washington PostTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Voting Fraud Charges The New York TimesPayments, lunches, a job: Indictments reveal allegations against Frio County officials in voting investigation KSATFrio County public officials among six indicted after elections investigation, Paxton says The Texas TribuneWhat Is Vote Harvesting? Officials Indicted in Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Probe Newsweek Source link #Texas #judge #officials #arrested #vote #harvesting #crimes #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Max King confident of AFL return this season Max King confident of AFL return this season Injury-plagued St Kilda spearhead Max King doesn’t yet have a clear timeline on his recovery but is confident he will return to bolster his side’s AFL finals push this season. King, who signed a monster six-year contract extension last October, is yet to play a game this year after suffering a knee injury during a practice match in February. The 24-year-old underwent a second arthroscope last month and remains sidelined indefinitely as the Saints (4-4) prepare to take on Carlton (3-5) at the MCG on Friday night. “I will play again this year,” King said on Thursday. “We just don’t know exactly what week that looks like, but I’m really optimistic now that we’re on top of it all. “It’s just a matter of reconditioning everything and getting it all up to speed. “I’m looking forward to when that all happens.” King said there was “something in the knee that was catching” which was preventing him from training and playing before his latest surgery. But he is “extremely confident” the issue is now behind him. “It’s a hard space to be in when it’s a guessing game and you’re not sure whether you’ve really sorted it out, but I feel like we’ve finally got there,” King said. “It took us a while. It is a shame to miss more footy but I’m definitely on the way back now.” King, who sat out his first year at St Kilda in 2019 with a knee injury, kicked a career-best 52 goals in 2022. But he was restricted to just 11 games the following season and 12 last year as a series of injury setbacks took their toll. King’s most recent appearance was in a loss to Port Adelaide in June last year. “It’s tough at times,” he said. “I love playing footy and love playing for St Kilda. “When you’re a footballer who’s not playing football, it’s not very fun. “But I’ve got amazing people around me, the club’s been so supportive and I feel like I’m in a good space with everything. “It’s easier when there’s a bit of light at the end of the tunnel now and I feel like I’m working towards something.” King spoke to media at the launch of Spud’s Ride, a 24-hour cycling relay around the MCG in honour of late St Kilda champion Danny Frawley. Funds raised go towards mental health programs and research. “I could get on the bike, but I wouldn’t be of much use,” King said. “I’d be going pretty slowly at the moment, but it’s an amazing cause and a really good initiative. “There’s not many people who aren’t touched by mental health so it’s a really important issue and especially in men, who tend to not open up as much.” Source link #Max #King #confident #AFL #return #season Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Shuttered Oregon chateau named among America’s ‘most endangered’ historic sites Shuttered Oregon chateau named among America’s ‘most endangered’ historic sites PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An almost century-old Oregon monument has been identified as a site that is in need of conservation. On Wednesday, the National Trust for Historic Preservation unveiled its 38th annual list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places — which included the Oregon Caves Chateau. Ombudsman releases scathing report on Portland Fire & Rescue Located in the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, the chateau was first built in 1938. The now-closed site was credited for boosting the Cave Junction area’s economy by offering overnight stays and dining options to guests. “The National Historic Landmark Chateau exemplifies rustic ‘Parkitecture’ by integrating architecture with nature using local wood and stone, featuring unique elements including a dining room with a stream running through it and many original furnishings, including the most extensive public collection of historic Monterey furniture in the United States,” the National Trust added. However, the National Park Service shut down the hotel for a rehabilitation project in 2018 and has yet to reopen it. Although the federal agency has reported the site is still being renovated to meet modern safety and accessibility standards, the National Trust says the lengthy closure could further harm the site and the surrounding community. “The ongoing closure of the Chateau is significantly impacting the local economy and the region, and the community is concerned that a prolonged closure could leave the Chateau vulnerable to weather damage and deterioration,” the organization said. Rite Aid may close four Oregon stores due to bankruptcy, court documents show According to the National Trust, Friends of the Oregon Caves and Chateau has formed a committee of public leaders and other stakeholders who are focused on raising funds to back the rehabilitation project. And while the hotel remains closed, the site still offers ranger-guided cave tours and camping throughout the year. Some other historic sites that have been identified as endangered are California’s Terminal Island Japanese American Tuna Street Buildings and Arizona’s Mystery Castle. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KOIN.com. Source link #Shuttered #Oregon #chateau #named #among #Americas #endangered #historic #sites Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Liam Payne's Ex Cheryl Is Left His $32.2 Million Estate After He Died With No Will – E! Online Liam Payne's Ex Cheryl Is Left His $32.2 Million Estate After He Died With No Will – E! Online Liam Payne’s Ex Cheryl Is Left His $32.2 Million Estate After He Died With No Will E! OnlineLiam Payne left £24m fortune without making a will BBCLiam Payne left £24.3m legacy after dying without a will, court documents show The GuardianLiam Payne’s Ex Cheryl Named Administrator of His $32.2 Million Estate After He Died with No Will People.comLiam Payne Left a $32.3 Million Estate and No Will, Reports Say The New York Times Source link #Liam #Payne039s #Cheryl #Left #Million #Estate #Died #Online Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Roadies, unbelted kids and smoky cars: Police crack down on reckless beach drivers Roadies, unbelted kids and smoky cars: Police crack down on reckless beach drivers Police in Queensland have issued almost 300 traffic infringement notices at Noosa North Shore across an eight-day *******. Source link #Roadies #unbelted #kids #smoky #cars #Police #crack #reckless #beach #drivers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NYC dog attack: Manhattan DA assigns attorney to review case NYC dog attack: Manhattan DA assigns attorney to review case In New York City, a Chihuahua named Penny was mauled by two pit bulls in an attack caught on camera. Bystanders rushed in to help, but Penny suffered serious injuries, including multiple puncture wounds and two six-inch gashes. Police told her owners they couldn’t take action because, under New York law, dogs are considered property, making the incident a civil matter. Now, state lawmakers are proposing “Penny’s Law,” which would criminalize negligent dog handling and penalize owners who flee the scene of an attack. Lauren Claus, Penny’s owner, has been desperately seeking justice, reaching out to the NYPD, Animal Control, the ASPCA and more. Until now, no agency had taken action. But the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has assigned an assistant district attorney to review the case. Source link #NYC #dog #attack #Manhattan #assigns #attorney #review #case Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How to Train for the Last Decade of Your Life, According to Peter Attia How to Train for the Last Decade of Your Life, According to Peter Attia By the last decade of our lives, many of us are already in ill health. But Dr. Peter Attia, a physician and longevity influencer, doesn’t believe it has to be that way. Our later years, he argues, are something we can start training for now. At the New York Times Well Festival on Wednesday, Dr. Attia said that the way to increase your odds of enjoying that decade as much as possible was “to be very deliberate about how you would prepare for it.” Dr. Attia said he talked with his patients about training for “a centenarian decathlon.” The idea is to make a list of the 10 most important — and most difficult — physical activities or movements you want to be able to do in the last decade of life. For him, these include being able to walk easily, drive a racecar (Dr. Attia is an avid Formula 1 fan) and sit on the floor to play with children without needing help getting back up. For many of his patients, he said, sex, dancing, and living independently are often high on the list. “To be able to dance is actually a very complicated physical and cognitive task as you age,” Dr. Attia said. Depending on where they are starting out, he said, people in their 40s might need to do certain types of training now — jumping exercises, for example, or balance-building activities — to be able to still dance in their 80s. Many widely recommended health habits, such as exercising often, eating well, getting enough sleep and managing your emotional health, can help people achieve their decathlon goals and enjoy their last decade. But it can be difficult to do all of that in a busy life, he acknowledged. To prioritize the activities that will deliver the greatest benefit, he said, “take stock of how you’re doing on each of those things.” A person who is sleeping only five hours a night is likely to get the greatest benefit from increasing that to seven hours a night. Going from no exercise to 90 minutes per week, he added, could significantly reduce a person’s risk of death. “There are very few things you can point to that will have that much of an effect,” he said. “Whereas if somebody is exercising seven hours a week, going to nine hours a week is very marginal in its gain.” Dr. Attia emphasized the benefits of strength or resistance training with heavy weights, which he said were just as important as cardiovascular or aerobic exercise. He highlighted its importance for women in particular. Women’s bodies produce less estrogen with age, which leaves them more susceptible to osteoporosis, injury and ultimately, death. Not only can this kind of training reduce your risk of death later in life, he said, but it can also improve your quality of life. “I mean, have you ever met a person at the end of their life that said, ‘God, I wish I had less muscle, I just wish I wasn’t so strong’?” Dr. Attia asked. “It makes an enormous difference,” he added. Source link #Train #Decade #Life #Peter #Attia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Federal judge temporarily blocks deportations to Libya – Axios Federal judge temporarily blocks deportations to Libya – Axios Federal judge temporarily blocks deportations to Libya AxiosJudge warns Trump administration against Libya deportations The Washington PostJudge blocks deportation flight of Asian migrants to Libya NBC NewsTrump administration plans to deport migrants to Libya NPRProtesters arrested as Columbia calls in New York police to clear Gaza solidarity sit-in – as it happened The Guardian Source link #Federal #judge #temporarily #blocks #deportations #Libya #Axios Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Toyota Corolla FX Edition celebrates the '80s with retro name and look Toyota Corolla FX Edition celebrates the '80s with retro name and look Toyota is re-using a name previously applied to a sporty little Corolla hatch from the 1980s, but there’s no extra thrills to be had here. Source link #Toyota #Corolla #Edition #celebrates #03980s #retro Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘most un-American thing I’ve ever heard on TV’ ‘most un-American thing I’ve ever heard on TV’ The White House is moving forward with its plan to send some undocumented migrants to Libya, a source tells CNN. Republican Joe Borelli says a lot of Americans don’t care what happens to undocumented migrants after they are deported. Bakari Sellers says that thinking is “undemocratic and un-American.” Source link #unAmerican #Ive #heard Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]